Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Cesar Mora-Esteves, MD
Urology Physician · Palm Desert, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mora-Esteves
Dr. Cesar Mora-Esteves is an urology physician in Palm Desert, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mora-Esteves performed 1,861 Medicare services across 1,360 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mora-Esteves received a total of $17,961 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 373 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mora-Esteves is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 42% volume in CA
$17,961 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,861
Medicare services
Top 42% in CA for urology physician
1,360
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~103 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
787 | $70 | $325 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
252 | $125 | $450 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
113 | $47 | $200 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
105 | $122 | $1,200 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
97 | $9 | $60 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
84 | $45 | $150 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 72 | $135 | $700 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
63 | $192 | $850 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
44 | $137 | $650 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
35 | $100 | $377 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
34 | $27 | $90 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $96 | $350 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
22 | $309 | $1,200 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
22 | $6 | $75 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
22 | $27 | $300 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
22 | $164 | $850 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
21 | $29 | $75 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
20 | $12 | $45 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
19 | $75 | $1,300 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.0% high complexity
13.1% medium
85.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,961
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,566/year across 7 years
Top 12% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
46
Companies
373
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,162 (67.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,899 (27.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$900 (5.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,583
2023
$1,751
2022
$2,364
2021
$1,701
2020
$950
2019
$4,494
2018
$2,118
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,883
Axonics, Inc.
$783
Boston Scientific Corporation
$418
Abbott Laboratories
$357
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$249
COLOPLAST CORP
$189
Teleflex LLC
$165
Medtronic, Inc.
$102
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$98
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$68
ABBVIE INC.
$68
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$37
Olympus America Inc.
$32
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$28
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$25
PFIZER INC.
$24
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 67.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$3,000
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,822
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,883
Axonics, Inc.
$1,385
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,353
Coloplast Corp
$1,209
Caldera Medical, Inc
$1,139
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$744
COLOPLAST CORP
$565
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$463
Abbott Laboratories
$461
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$374
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$249
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$246
Teleflex LLC
$208
PALETTE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.
$173
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$160
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$118
PFIZER INC.
$116
UROCURE LLC
$109
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$109
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$81
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$73
Hollister Incorporated
$72
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$70
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$68
ABBVIE INC.
$68
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$56
180 Medical, Inc.
$55
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$49
Tolmar, Inc.
$48
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$48
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$42
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$37
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Olympus America Inc.
$32
Baxter Healthcare
$32
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$25
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$24
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$24
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
AbbVie, Inc.
$19
Allergan Inc.
$18
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$18
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 42.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCUMAX · ADSTILADRIN · ADVANCE · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AdVance XP · Androgel · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BIOFIX · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · BioSurgery - TISSEEL · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · CONTINENCE CARE · DA VINCI SP · Da Vinci Surgical System · Desara · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · ETERNA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL - THERAPIES · General - Erectile Dysfunction · GentleCath · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · Infyna Chic · JATENZO · JELMYTO · JYNARQUE · MYRBETRIQ · NanoKnife · OBTRYX · ORGOVYX · POSLUMA · PROCLAIM · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · REZUM · Rezum Generator · SOLESTA · SOLYX · SOLYX BLUE · SPACEOAR · SPEEDICATH · SYMPHION · Solyx SIS System · SpaceOAR System · Spectra · SpeediCath · TACTRA · TITAN · TOVIAZ · Titan · UPSYLON · UROLIFT · VaPro · VaPro Plus Pocket · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · iTIND System · rezum Generator
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (68%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
4.8 mi
4.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Mora-Esteves is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of CA peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Mora-Esteves experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mora-Esteves performed 787 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Mora-Esteves receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mora-Esteves received a total of $17,961 from 46 companies across 373 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Mora-Esteves's costs compare to other urology physicians in Palm Desert?
Dr. Mora-Esteves's average Medicare payment per service is $85. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Mora-Esteves) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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